Hunger crisis in Africa

Since December 2013, the lives of South Sudanese civilians are extremely threatened by the continuous war. Up to seven million women, men and children do not know how to satisfy their hunger. As a result, from long-lasting starvation, desperation and fear they flee from the place they once called home.

Gisma is one of thousands Sudanese who left her village. Being a mother of four children, she did not see another option for her family in order to survive. Luckily, with their very last strength and without any personal belongings, the family made it to a refugee camp in the city of Wau, where their despair was turned into hope again.

The Johanniter, a member of the German alliance Aktion Deutschland Hilft is running a program here to enhance the nutrition status of malnourished children, mothers and pregnant or breastfeeding women, improving hygiene practices and providing basic medical care.

In contrary to many women in the camp Gisma knows about the importance of health, hygiene and nutrition very well.  On a voluntary basis she supports the Johanniter. She passes on her knowledge from mother to mother in order to protect them and their kids from severe illnesses and malnutrition. She also checks the children’s physical conditions with the help of a so-called hunger-bracelet.

However, with her work Gisma does not only give hope to others but it allows her to regain courage herself, as many endangered lives can be saved due to her and her co-workers advice. Until there is finally peace in South Sudan and Gisma can start a more promising life with her family, she will continue to pass on her strength and knowledge to other mothers.

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